Michelson Prize Finalist Dr. Gabriele Casirati Makes Cancer Immunotherapies Safer through Genetic Engineering
When Gabriele Casirati decided to specialize in hematology as a newly minted physician, the field was undergoing a revolution. In recent years, new...
Michelson Prize Finalist Dr. Carla Nowosad’s Research Explores How Bacteria and Antibodies Coexist in the Gut
If a cut becomes infected by bacteria, the human immune system can quickly kill the invading bugs by producing antibodies that attack them. Yet the...
Coordinating the War on Pathogens: Dr. Bingxu Liu’s Research on Immune Proteins Wins 2024 Michelson Prize
Growing up in a small village in China, Dr. Bingxu Liu had never met a scientist and didn’t know what their jobs entailed. So he turned to books...
2024 Michelson Philanthropies & Science Prize for Immunology Awarded for Groundbreaking Research on STING’s Role in Immune Response
Dr. Bingxu Liu’s Research Unveils Stimulator of Interferon Genes as Pivotal Immune Sensor Channel LOS ANGELES, CA – Dr. Bingxu Liu has been...
Michelson Philanthropies February Newsletter
Dear friends and partners of Michelson Philanthropies, We are pleased to share news about the California Institute for Immunology &...
California Governor, Education, and Research Leaders Announce California Institute for Immunology & Immunotherapy to be Based at New UCLA Research Park
Revolutionary biomedical research center will be a “Field of Dreams” for breakthrough discoveries and new therapies The Michelson Medical Research...
Nominations Open for the 2024 Victor Cohn Prize in Medical Science Reporting
The 2024 Victor Cohn Prize for Excellence in Medical Science Reporting is now accepting nominations. Underwritten by Michelson Philanthropies, the...
Seasons Greetings from Michelson Philanthropies: December Newsletter
Seasons greetings. During this holiday season, we extend warm wishes for happiness and good health. Over the past year, the Michelson Center...
Pet Ownership Disputes: Why Is It So Much More Difficult to Determine Ownership of a Kitten than a Klimt?
By Brian Chase, Michelson Philanthropies What do a puppy and a Picasso have in common? At first glance, not much. As a general rule, a puppy...
Michelson Found Animals’ Better Neighbor Project Honors and Serves Veterans and Their Pets
Michelson Philanthropies and its network of foundations extend their heartfelt thanks to the men and women who have served in our nation's armed...
From Immigrant to Beauty Entrepreneur: Sylwia Wiesenberg’s Success Story
Welcome to Beautiful Journey, a podcast series presented by FirstGen, a Michelson Philanthropies initiative dedicated to uplifting immigrant women's...
The Power of 20 Million Minds: A Leader in the Fight for Textbook Affordability, Digital Equity, and Smart Justice
Michelson 20MM has emerged as a leader in the fight for textbook affordability. Now it’s working toward digital equity and smart justice for all...